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curule chair

The ivory chair of office of senior Roman magistrates.

Reading notes

The History of Rome, Book 27 §4 an ivory curule chair
The sella curulis, the ivory folding chair of senior Roman magistrates, here sent as a royal gift.
The History of Rome, Book 31 §9 curule chair
The sella curulis, the ivory chair of high Roman magistrates, sent as a gift to Masinissa.
The History of Rome, Book 42 §18 curule chair
An ornate folding ivory seat that was a Roman symbol of high magisterial rank and honor, given to Eumenes as a mark of distinction.

Mentioned in 13 works (17 mentions)

The History of Rome, Book 1 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 2 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 7 hist · 1 mention

§1 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 9 hist · 1 mention

§46 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 10 hist · 1 mention

§7 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 25 hist · 1 mention

§5 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 26 hist · 1 mention

§54 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 27 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 29 hist · 1 mention

§37 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 30 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 31 hist · 1 mention

§9 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 40 hist · 1 mention

§49 curule chair

The History of Rome, Book 42 hist · 1 mention

§18 curule chair